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Isaac Penington Biography and Timeline

Follow Isaac Penington through 3 dated historical records for England.

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Isaac Penington, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1640–1642Years on this page

1640

11 December 1640

Presentation of Root and Branch Petition

Alderman · Alderman of London · London · Religion / Church of England

Penington presents a mass London petition calling for abolition of episcopacy.

1641

December 1641

City Parliamentary Campaign

Member of Parliament for City of London · London · Government / Government of England

Penington helps organise City support for Parliament against royal military appointments.

1642

5 January 1642

City Protects Five Members

Lord Mayor of London · City of London · Government / Government of England

Penington supports City resistance to royal efforts to capture the parliamentary leaders.

Records, sources and methodology

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